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Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stand or Trash Can in Brass & Enameled Steel

Offered by: Thomas Gallery Ltd.

Description
An Elegant Italian Midcentury Modern Umbrella Stand or Trash Bin in the style of Gio Ponti. The piece is a modern multi-functional object, a trash bin or an umbrella stand. Above all, it is an object with beautiful lines and pure form using dynamic complimentary colors that highlight the structure of the piece. It features an exquisite hand made brass base in which the black enameled steel bin rests. The solid brass base is a cylindrical structure rests on 3 delicate legs and holds the black steel can in place via a set of small brass finials which can screw on and off to allow removal of the bin. The piece is a masterpiece of form and function. An everyday object becomes also on object of beauty and desire.
Dimensions: H 21 x D 13”

Additional References: Ico Parisi, Osvaldo Borsani, Jacques Adnet, Jacques Quinet, Marc du Plantier, Maison Jansen, Maison Charles.

More Information

In the Style of:	Gio Ponti
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Brass,Steel,Hand-Crafted
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	729550

Dimensions

H.	21 in;	Diam.	13 in;
H.	53.34 cm;	Diam.	33.02 cm;

Message from Seller:

T. Thomas Gargiulo came from a dual background as a Ph.D. in Psychology with extensive training in Art History and Anthropology to form Thomas Gallery in downtown Manhattan in 1997 to balance intellectual with design pursuits. Since its inception the gallery has seen decorative arts as a vibrant representation of human culture of each age and as a portal to understanding it. P: 917.434.4032 E: thomasgalleryltd@gmail.com